Tarakeswar, India

West Bengal · India

Tarakeswar is a mid-size city in West Bengal, India with a population of 30,947. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

30,947 Population 643/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
53.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population30,947
Density643/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain53.1 in/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population30,947
Population Density643 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates22.8861°, 88.0136°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation53.1 inches (1,349 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tarakeswar

Tarakeswar is a mid-size city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 30,947. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Tarakeswar

Tarakeswar has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.9°C), the coldest is Jan (17.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1557 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.3°C / 63°F 7° / 28° 13.5
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 8.9° / 33.5° 29.7
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 15° / 39.1° 33.0
Apr 31.9°C / 89°F 21.3° / 44.1° 34.8
May 31.6°C / 89°F 24.1° / 42.1° 199.9
Jun 30.6°C / 87°F 25.8° / 39.8° 190.7
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 25.4° / 34.7° 251.8
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.1° / 33.4° 322.6
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.4° / 33° 284.2
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 18.5° / 32.3° 149.7
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 13° / 29.6° 18.7
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 7° / 27.3° 29.0
Tarakeswar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area48.1 sq mi (124.7 km²)
Population Density643/sq mi
Coordinates22.8861°N, 88.0136°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.67"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 8, 2020.

May 26, 2019 18 km W of B?nkura, India M4.7 120 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 108 km
Sep 28, 1994 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India M4.6 74 km
Sep 24, 1996 5 km W of Bagul?, India M4.6 77 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 68 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 111 km
Apr 16, 2001 16 km SSE of S?tkhira, Bangladesh M4.3 121 km
Jan 5, 2009 10 km NE of Nagarukhra, India M4.2 72 km
Jun 1, 2013 22 km NE of Kultali, India M4.1 112 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Yaas (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Yaas Category 1 288 km
2020 Amphan Category 2 61 km
2019 Fani Category 4 183 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 155 km
2009 Aila Category 1 144 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 217 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 244 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 297 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 87°F (30°C) 1.7 in
May 87°F (31°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 9.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 10.7 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 10.5 in
September 84°F (29°C) 10.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
November 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest

Tarakeswar has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 66°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and December the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Tarakeswar

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kaikala Prathamik Vidyalaya - - - -
Kaikala High School - - - -
Tarakeswar High School - - - -
Tarakeswar Girls High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tarakeswar

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MY RADIO DJ - MP3
AIR Akashvani Maitree Kolkata - UNKNOWN
OakyLP - AAC

Libraries in Tarakeswar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anirban Sangha Pathagar0.0
Bipin Bihari Singh Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tarakeswar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Janai Baazar

Train Stations in Tarakeswar

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bahir Khanda
Kaikala
Takipur Halt
Talpur Halt
Tarakeswar

Bus Stations in Tarakeswar

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1295637558
Tarkeswar Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Tarakeswar

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #12557975363
IN #12558288764
IN #12558298720
IN #12592742852

Banks in Tarakeswar

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PNB (Panjab National Bank) Tarakeswar Branch

Airports Near Tarakeswar

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International AirportCCULarge Airport
Panagarh Air Force Station-Medium Airport
Barrackpore Air Force Station-Small Airport
Behala Airport-Small Airport
Durgapur Steel Plant Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tarakeswar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tarkeshwar Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarakeswar

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CREMATORIUM
durga mandir
Kalakarpara Hanafi Masjid
KALI MANDIR
KALI MANDIR
sib mandir
tarakeswar Shiva temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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What is the population of Tarakeswar?

Tarakeswar has a population of 30,947 residents and is located in India. The population density is 643 people per square mile, spread across 48.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tarakeswar?

Tarakeswar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.1 inches.

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